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Christ Church, Spitalfields. Located at junction of Commercial Road and Brushfield Street, Christ Church was built in 1729 by Nicholas Hawksmoor. It has just undergone a £10 million refurbishment and it now said to be the finest English Bar
John Winfield · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Hawksmoor's spire. On a market day, the church first, then the hall. Next is Old Spitalfields Market — do not also stack St Paul's the same day.
Analysis
Christ Church Spitalfields is not a facade you glance at. About 10:00–16:00, with Sunday services. The quiet hour is the first after opening. A service may close the nave. Leave via Liverpool Street.
Best time
Morning
How to go
Liverpool Street
Transit
Tap at Liverpool Street. If a service closes Christ Church Spitalfields, do not leave the last train until after the service ends.
Season window
Christmas and Easter change the hours at Christ Church Spitalfields. In winter stay indoors. In summer the steps bake at noon — move to shade or a side aisle.
Tips
- · Tickets: Free. Plan about 20 minutes.
- · Do not wander the nave during a service
- · Keep voices down inside Christ Church Spitalfields. There are stone steps; wet soles slip. Bags come off the shoulder.
Next stop
Where this line goes next
Walk or one Tube ride to the next stop. Do not rebound.
Old Spitalfields Market
Walk · 6min
Walk
Next is Old Spitalfields Market — do not also stack a West End theatre or Knightsbridge the same day.
Dennis Severs' House
Walk · 6min
Walk
Next is Dennis Severs' House — do not also stack a West End theatre or Knightsbridge the same day.
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